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Overview |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $320 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or North Carolina Central University?
- Gallaudet University is 342.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at North Carolina Central University than Gallaudet University ($16,764.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Gallaudet University ($13,708 vs. $13,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 24.7% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($11,864 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Gallaudet University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 58.6% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($25,648 vs. $16,168)
Gallaudet University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Gallaudet University (883) is 4 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Gallaudet University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University or North Carolina Central University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between North Carolina Central University and Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than North Carolina Central University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $14,459 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($16,541 vs. $31,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($171 vs. $320)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/